Antrieb — meaning in English
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English meaning
- drive verb To operate and steer a motor vehicle.
- engine noun A machine that converts fuel or energy into motion or force, especially the part of a vehicle that powers it.
- impetus noun Something that drives or encourages an action to happen; a driving force.
- inducement noun An incentive that helps bring about a desired state.
- motor noun A machine that converts energy, such as electricity or fuel, into motion.
- propulsion noun The force or process that drives something forward.
Senses
Antrieb is used for these senses in English:
- drive A mechanism used to power or give motion to a vehicle or other machine or machine part.
- engine A complex mechanical device which converts energy into useful motion or physical effects. [from 16th c.]
- impetus Anything that impels; a stimulating factor.
- impetus The force or energy associated with a moving body; a stimulus.
- inducement An incentive that helps bring about a desired state.
- motor A machine or device that converts other energy forms into mechanical energy, or imparts motion.
- propulsion The process of propelling, driving, or pushing, typically forward or onward; a propulsive force or impulse.
drive — full definition
- verb To operate and steer a motor vehicle.
- verb To motivate, push, or compel someone or something toward an outcome.
- noun A journey made in a vehicle.
- noun Strong motivation or determination to achieve something.
- noun A device used to store and retrieve computer data.
engine — full definition
- noun A machine that converts fuel or energy into motion or force, especially the part of a vehicle that powers it.
- noun A software system built to handle one specific technical job, usually named after that job.
- noun A person, group, or force that drives or powers something forward.
- noun A locomotive; the self-powered unit that pulls a train.